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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the snow-capped peaks of the eastern Tibetan Plateau and the sacred Mount Emei shortly after departure, followed by dramatic canyon vistas over the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Gongga Shan (Minya Konka)

On clear days, the 'King of Sichuan Mountains' is visible in the far distance to the west, rising above the clouds.

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Mount Emei

The silhouette of one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, often emerging from the pervasive Sichuan mist.

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Jinsha River Gorges

Aerial views of the upper Yangtze's deep valleys as the route skims the edge of the high plateau.

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Beipanjiang Landscape

Extremely rugged terrain featuring some of the world's deepest river canyons and highest structural bridges.

The right side is premier for mountain enthusiasts. For the best chance to see the snow-capped peaks of Western Sichuan, book a morning flight when the air is clearest. During summer months, look for the towering cumulus clouds that form over the plateau edges, providing a dramatic backdrop to the high-altitude terrain.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Chengdu Urban Core

A sweeping view of the sprawling Chengdu metropolis and the massive New Century Global Center upon takeoff.

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Sichuan Basin Grids

Intricate patterns of terraced farming and dense rural settlements characteristic of the fertile Red Basin.

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Guizhou Karst Formations

Clusters of conical limestone hills that define the landscape as you cross into the Guizhou province.

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Hongshui River

The winding emerald-colored river carving deep paths through the limestone mountains of northern Guangxi.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is particularly scenic during the descent into Nanning as the aircraft maneuvers through the limestone towers of the Guangxi region. Watch for the sudden transition from the flat basin to the rugged karst peaks.

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Route Information

Distance: 981 km (610 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min

Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)

Route Type: Domestic

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